What is an Atonic Bladder?
Atonic bladders are large bladders that have become dilated but are not emptying properly. The origin of this type of bladder malfunction often has something to do with an obstruction or a disturbance to the natural innervation of the organ. Because the ability to urinate is impaired, an individual suffering with an atonic bladder will experience a great deal of pain. Sometimes referred to as a flaccid bladder, the condition can develop when some other ongoing health issue impairs the ability of the nerves in the bladder to relay the proper signals to the brain. This failure of the nerves to signal the brain causes urine to build up in the bladder. The result is a dilated bladder that creates significant discomfort. Several specific conditions can help create this flaccid or atonic bladder. The presence of diabetes is sometimes a factor, as is Multiple Sclerosis. In the event of some type of damage to the spinal cord, the ability of the nerves to signal properly may be impaired. There
